Hyundai AH2 (New Santro) Bookings To Open From October 10 – Report

Official bookings for the all-new Hyundai AH2 hatchbackwill be commenced from October 10, claims a report. While the carmaker will announce the official name of the vehicle on October 9, its launch is slated to happen on October 23, 2018. Hyundai’s new entry-level hatchback – AH2 – will be the successor of the iconic Santro and come as a replacement to the Eon in the Indian market.

Unlike its replacement – Eon which was based on the PA platform, the new Hyundai AH2 (new Hyundai Santro 2018) has been designed on the company’s more rigid HA architecture, borrowed from the Hyundai i10. Further enhancing its safety quotient, Hyundai might offer dual airbags, rear parking sensors and antilock braking system (ABS) as standard on the hatchback. Read: Hyundai Kona SUV – What To Expect

Interior of the Hyundai AH2 (new Hyundai Santro 2018) will surely be more upmarket than the Eon. It might get a touchscreen infotainment system and quality seats with better side support. The dashboard will be revised and the centre console will feature basic control layout with amber coloured illumination. There will be two analogue dials integrated on the instrument cluster featuring a small MID, the tachometer and the speedometer. Read – Hyundai Carlino Based SUV Is Coming Soon

Engine details of the Hyundai AH2 (new Hyundai Santro 2018) are yet to be revealed by the carmaker. Rumor has it that the hatchback could be offered with a 1.1-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine with standard manual gearbox. Though, the company has confirmed that the AH2 hatchback will be the company’s first car to get AMT (automated manual transmission). Check Out – Upcoming Hyundai Cars In India

Reported to be named ‘Smart Auto’, the AMT gearbox will come as optional offering. Hyundai’s new AMT unit has been developed by the company’s in-house team. The Hyundai AH2 (new Hyundai Santro 2018) carline will be devoid of diesel engine.